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Table 27-2

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   Comparison of Cancer Incidence and Death Rates, 1998, United States when Age-Adjusted to the US Standard Population in either 1970 or 2000

Incidence Rates Mortality Rates
Cancer SiteSex19702000% Change19702000% Change
All malignant cancerMale441.0530.220.2197.3253.528.5
Female347.8414.019.0135.5169.024.7
Colon and rectumMale50.663.525.519.425.632.0
Female37.247.026.313.518.335.6
Lung and bronchusMale65.579.120.862.980.127.3
Female41.248.417.533.841.522.8
BreastFemale115.8136.117.521.927.927.4
ProstateMale134.9158.017.120.732.255.6